A guide to classical learning [electronic resource] : or Polymetis abridged. Containing, I. The history of the polite arts among the Romans; with the Characters of the Latin Poets and their Works. II. The Usefulness of Antiques towards explaining the Classics. A true Idea of the Allegories of the Ancients, and their whole Scheme of Machinery; with Remarks on the modern Commentators and School Education. III. An inquiry concerning the agreement between the works of the Roman poets, and the remains of the ancient artists, in Order to illustrate them from one another; with many useful Hints to the Modern Artists. Being a Work necessary not only for Classical Instruction, But for all those who wish to have a True Taste For the Beauties of Poetry, Sculpture, and Painting. By N. Tindal, Translator of Rapin.
1765
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A guide to classical learning [electronic resource] : or Polymetis abridged. Containing, I. The history of the polite arts among the Romans; with the Characters of the Latin Poets and their Works. II. The Usefulness of Antiques towards explaining the Classics. A true Idea of the Allegories of the Ancients, and their whole Scheme of Machinery; with Remarks on the modern Commentators and School Education. III. An inquiry concerning the agreement between the works of the Roman poets, and the remains of the ancient artists, in Order to illustrate them from one another; with many useful Hints to the Modern Artists. Being a Work necessary not only for Classical Instruction, But for all those who wish to have a True Taste For the Beauties of Poetry, Sculpture, and Painting. By N. Tindal, Translator of Rapin.
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Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768.
Uniform Title
Polymetis. Abridgments
Guide to classical learning.
Guide to classical learning.
Edition
The second edition, corrected and inlarged.
Publication Details
London : printed for R. Horsfield, in Ludgate-Street, and J. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall, M.DCC.LXV. [1765]
Place of Publication or Printing
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Language
English
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[8],279,[9]p.,plate ; 12⁰.
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An abridgment by Tindal of Joseph Spence's 'Polymetis'.
Titlepage in red and black.
With an index and a final advertisement leaf.
Braces in imprint.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
Titlepage in red and black.
With an index and a final advertisement leaf.
Braces in imprint.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
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English Short Title Catalog, T130838.
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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
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Tindal, N. (Nicolas), 1687-1774.
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